Charles John William HOPFNER

Born

31 August 1881 , Germany

Died

11 July 1930 , Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Born: 31 August 1881 in Germany

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Charles John William married Minnie Christina NYQUIST 6 May 1900 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Minnie Christina NYQUIST was born 9 May 1883 in Manchester, Connecticut, USA (South Manchester). Minnie Christina died abt. 1930 in Connecticut, USA. Minnie Christina was the child of Carl Gustaf Severus "Charles" NYQUIST and Ida S JOHNSON.

Charles John William HOPFNER died 11 July 1930 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
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Charles John William HOPFNER married

Minnie Christina NYQUIST
Marriage date: 6 May 1900
Marriage place: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Minnie Christina NYQUIST was the child of Carl Gustaf Severus "Charles" NYQUIST and Ida S JOHNSON

Children of Charles John William HOPFNER and Minnie Christina NYQUIST

Clarence Evan HOPFNER

Born: 26 November 1902, Manchester, Connecticut, USA
Died: 11 February 1970, Pompano Beach, Florida, USA

Elmer Carl HOPFNER

Born: 26 November 1904, Manchester, Connecticut, USA
Died: 31 May 1988, Sarasota, Florida, USA

Married: Lillian Augusta BLESSING 11 September 1926 Place: East Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Raymond Milton HOPFNER

Born: 1 August 1913, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Died: 14 April 2000, Norwell, Massachusetts, USA

Edith V HOPFNER

Born: 15 August 1916, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Died: 3 February 2001, Glastonbury, Connecticut, USA

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Birth — 1881
31 August 1881
Germany

1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)

The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)

1889 - The automobile is invented (Gottlieb Daimler, Germany)

1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)

The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)

First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented

1897 - Aspirin is invented (Felix Hoffmann (Bayer), Germany)

1900 Marriage / Partner
Charles John William HOPFNER and Minnie Christina NYQUIST 6 May 1900, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA (Indian Orchard)

He was 18 years old.

1901 - King Camp Gillette and William Emery Nickerson invented the world's first disposable razor blade in 1901. (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)

1902 - July 17 - Willis Haviland Carrier designed the first modern air-conditioning system. (Buffalo, New York, USA)

1902 Birth of Child
Clarence Evan HOPFNER was born 26 November 1902, Manchester, Connecticut, USA (South Manchester)

Charles John William was 21 years old.

1903 - The first engine-powered airplane is invented (Wilbur & Orville Wright, United States)

1904 Birth of Child
Elmer Carl HOPFNER was born 26 November 1904, Manchester, Connecticut, USA (South Manchester)

Charles John William was 23 years old.

1906 - August 22 – The first Victor Victrola, a phonographic record player, was manufactured, revolutionizing the way people listened to music at home.

In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.

1907-1908 - The electric washing machine is invented (Alva J. Fisher, United States)

1908 - First Model-T car is produced by Henry Ford (United States)